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Llanwern is well known for these attractions: Ancient church steelworks excellent golf club and former home to Lord Rhondda of Llanwern David Alfred Thomas who was Minister of Food during World War One.

Apart from the many attractions of Llanwern, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Llanwern area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Llanwern region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Taunton, the county town of Somerset, is a bustling market town situated on the River Tone between the Quantock, Blackdown and Brendon Hills. The town, which is the biggest in Somerset has calmed down now from a fairly tempestuous past, including the Battle of Sedgemoor and Judge Jeffrey's "Bloody Assizes". More peaceful pursuits include a weekly farmers market and on three days a week, the County Market in Bath Street. The area relies heavily on agriculture, with a large number of dairy herds based around Taunton, whose managers have come to rely upon NJB hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Taunton region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Hoarwithy is a pleasant, unspoilt village on the banks of the tranquil River Wye and is ideal for exploration. In a quietly beautiful part of Herefordshire, it has a ‘middle-of-nowhere’ feel without being too remote. it is nonetheless part of a rural scene that has hardly changed over the centuries.

Apart from the many attractions of Hoarwithy, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Hoarwithy area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Hoarwithy region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Barry is well known for these attractions: Barry Island Whiitmore Bay Dyffryn Gardens and Porthkerry Park.

Apart from the many attractions of Barry, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Barry area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Barry region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Burnham-On-Sea was mentioned in the will of King Alfred as a royal domain, so its history goes way back to Saxon times. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book, which attributes ownership to someone simply called Walter. Over the years, the weather has hit Burnham hard on occasions. In 1607, the town had its own tsunami, which flooded land up to 20 miles inland, drowning 29 people in surrounding towns and villages. By the early 19th century, Burnham had become a very popular seaside resort, attracting many visitors to its charming promenade and sandy beaches. Then in March 1897, a south westerly gale blew up the Bristol Channel, bringing with it not only extremely heavy seas, but also heavy snow. The Norwegian barque, SS Normen was forced onto the Berrow Sands and floundered there. its wreck can still be seen today.

Thankfully, weather patterns haven't brought such extremes to the area since then, but with the nature of the land being moist, having been reclaimed from the sea, and much of it still below sea level, local farms must be on top of hoof care for their herds to make sure that lameness is kept at bay through:

For details of our services in the Burnham on Sea region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Caldicot is well known for these attractions: Historic Castle open to the public great places to eat and drink close to Caerwent and Chepstow.

Apart from the many attractions of Caldicot, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Caldicot area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Caldicot region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Pencoed is well known for these attractions: Close to the Royal Mint Llantrissant for tours and history Bryngarw Country Park Ogmore Castle and Candlestone Castle.

Apart from the many attractions of Pencoed, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Pencoed area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Pencoed region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Although many people see Swindon as a huge, sprawlig metropolis, it is surrounded by delightful countryside and villages such as Hinton Parva, blessed with several picturesque thatched cottages and a Saxon church. On the edge of the village is the National Trust's 'The Coombes', where medieval strip lynchets are preserved in a steep-sided valley. These are evidence of the open fields farming practice of the day and were commonplace among the chalky hills of Wessex. The name comes from the Old English word "hilinc", meaning ridge or mound. The most commonly accepted reason for their use was that in the 13th and 14th century, communities were becoming over populated and land hungry, there wasn't enough easily farmed, low lying arable land to go round, so the hills were scarred with ridges to provide viable farming area where there previously was none. Other explanations are available, but we prefer that one. What we also prefer is to have zero lameness in cattle in the Swindon (or any other) area, so very often find ourselves visiting farms there to provide:

For details of our services in the Swindon region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Blaisdon lies about 8 miles South West of Gloucester on the edge of the Severn flood plain. Before the Norman Invasion it was known as Blethes Dene, meaning 'wooded place'. The village turns towards the rich farmland of the Vale of Gloucester, and its land is predominantly fertile, once with many orchards growing the 'Blaisdon Plum'. Always small, the village is protected by the barriers of the River Severn and Forest of Dean The centuries were hardly noticed here, and even the Civil War of 1642 passed by it. The early houses were timber framed, built with Forest Oak, but a disastrous fire on 7th July 1699 destroyed most of the village. Subsequent rebuilding was in stone or brick, but some timber framed buildings remain. In the 18th Century the village estate was owned by Robert Hayle and John Wade, whose daughter Anna Gordon ran the estate until its sale in 1865. The Great Western Railway connected the village to the Hereford -Gloucester branch line in 1852, and steam trains could be heard in the village until 1964.

Apart from the many attractions of Blaisdon, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Blaisdon area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Blaisdon region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

The historic town of Langport, on the banks of the River Parrett, claims to be the smallest town in England. Langport and all the villages around are part of the Somerset Levels, where in 2014, flooding had a catastrophic effect on farming in the area, with the worst flooding since 1929. Most of the blame was laid at the door of the Environment Agency for failing to dredge the River Parrett and the Parrett Relief Channel, both of which were said to be silted up to below 60% of their capacity to clear the flood waters from the Levels. As always, famers carry on farming against all the odds, and local herds are still maintaining their numbers. As with all areas that are prone to wet underfoot conditions, great vigilance needs to be employed to spot and treat cattle lameness quickly to keep yields up. For this reason, farmers in the Langport area call on us more frequently than average for:

For details of our services in the Langport region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Bargoed is well known for these attractions: Castle and cente of local gastronomic culture. Caerphilly cheese is world famous.

Apart from the many attractions of Bargoed, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Bargoed area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Bargoed region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Most people come to Salisbury to see the fabulous 12th-century cathedral, blessed with the tallest spire in England. Indeed, the approach to Salisbury Cathedral has been voted "Britains favourite view" in a national poll. But there is much more to this historic city than the wonderful cathedral. The Romans settled north of here, and the Normans built a castle and cathedral on the site of an Iron Age fort at Old Sarum. But it was not until Bishop Herbert Poore moved the first Salisbury Cathedral to open ground south of Old Sarum that the city had space to grow.

Dairy farming around Salisbury is now carried out on widely contrasting scales. From the enormous Mü Wiseman dairies, through many substantial family farms, craft cheesemaking farms right down to community farms, herd sizes vary dramatically. No matter what size or type your herd is, eradicating lameness is vital to ensure the best yield, so we often find ourselves on farms around Salisbury providing:

For details of our services in the Salisbury region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Aylburton is a small village on the A48 road, just south of Lydney. The village of Aylburton has a population of about 650.

Apart from the many attractions of Aylburton, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Aylburton area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Aylburton region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Neither this town nor its near neighbour, Midsomer Norton, is mentioned in the Domesday Book, but the area is believed to have been settled since the iron age, growing greatly in Roman times with the construction of the Fosse Way. In later years, the town won its wealth through mineral deposits and coal mining. In its turn, the industrialisation of coal mining here in Radstock pushed it to the forefront of railway development to distribute the coal from the mines all over the south west. Since the mines were abandoned, the area has been declared a Site of Significant Scientific Interest, which attracts many visitors each year, and makes sure that we always have something interesting to see or to talk about when farmers from the Radstock are call us in for:

For details of our services in the Radstock region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

The village of Trellech, lies between Monmouth and Chepstow and is home to a marvellous collection of antiquities. Now really just a sleepy hamlet, this was once one of the most important towns in Wales - in its medieval heyday it was larger than Newport and Chepstow.

Apart from the many attractions of Trellech, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Trellech area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Trellech region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Wincanton, in South Somerset, is uniquely twinned with a fictional town: Ankh-Morpork, a city state in Terry Pratchett’s “Discworld”, that magical place where if a librarian can be an orang utang with a single word vocabulary, virtually anything can happen. The world of magic though is strictly fictitious here and local dairy farmers havae to deal with the everyday realities of managing cattle just like anywhere else. Just like anywhere else, cattle lameness is an ever present threat to yield, so a number of farmers in Wincanton rely on NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Wincanton region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Clearwell is located about three miles south of Coleford in an attractive valley adjacent to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has historical associations with the extraction of iron on the adjoining Clearwell Meend.

Apart from the many attractions of Clearwell, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Clearwell area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Clearwell region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

One of Wiltshire's true beauty spots, the delightful village of Castle Combe has been called "The prettiest village in England", and it remains a haven for artists, who come to paint the attractive cottages and peaceful riverside views. Castle Combe was the setting for the original Dr Doolittle film. It also has a very historic motor racing circuit, which hosts international events to this day. You could say that Castle Combe is an area of contrasts, based on that evidence. On one hand, the sleepy English village and on the other, the vibrant, international sporting arena.

Another facet of the area is agriculture. The land around Castle Combe is typical of the rolling Costwold landscape, with perfect looking trees and cattle grazing contentedly while painters paint and onlookers look on. Our own interest in the cattle is to ensure minimum lameness so we often visit farms in the Castle Combe area to provide:

For details of our services in the Castle Combe region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Street is a thriving village close to Glastonbury, on the slopes of the Polden Hills, where the Romans mined stone. Blue Lias is a rock peculiar to this area and was highly prized in those days. Many houses in the old town are built of this stone. The town was famous for many years for human foot care with the Clarks shoe factory being founded and operated there between 1825 and 1993. James Clark was a Quaker and philanthropist who did much good in the town, ploughing back profits from his shoe factory int workers' welfare and housing. Even though there is no element of human footcare in Street any more, local dairy farmers still call on NJB Hoofcare to keep cattle lameness down in their herds through:

For details of our services in the Street region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

St. Briavels is a picturesque village just outside the market town of Lydney.

Apart from the many attractions of St Briavels, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the St Briavels area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the St Briavels region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Caerphilly is well known for these attractions: Castle Cheese making and the Castell Coch folly as well as a museum.

Apart from the many attractions of Caerphilly, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Caerphilly area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Caerphilly region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Abenhall is a tiny, ancient village in a secluded quiet valley near Mitcheldean. The parish includes the settlement of Plump Hill, on the Mitcheldean to Cinderford Road as it climbs into the high Forest.

Apart from the many attractions of Abenhall, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Abenhall area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Abenhall region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Axbridge is a picturesque former market town on the southern fringe of the Mendip Hills. This small town has a medieval market square, narrow streets and ancient timber framed buildings. Although the river Axe is over a mile away from the town now, it is believed that once it was much closer, hence the name of the town.

At two points there was a mint operating in the town, and it had a royal residence. The decline of the textile industry hit the town hard, and its railway link was removed in the 1960s under Dr Beeching.

The town has remained small since then, but is a great place to visit the Mendip Hills. There are still enough farms around Axbridge to make the cattle population large enough for us to visit regularly for:

For details of our services in the Axbridge region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Penallt is a village in Monmouthshire, Wales. In the centre of the village, by the village green, is the seventeenth century village pub, the Bush Inn.

Apart from the many attractions of Penallt, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Penallt area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Penallt region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Towards the end of the 7th century, St. Aldhelm, Abbot of Malmesbury, set up a mission on the banks of the River Frome. This is believed to have been the first permanent settlement of what eventually became the fourth largest town in Somerset and now is the town with most listed buildings in the area. Much of the wealth that created the insteresting buildings came in the early days from the weaving industry. Competition from northern mills with cheap labour more or less killed that off, although some elements of specialist fabric production lasted until the 1960s. Print became a very important industry here with the closure of many mills and kept the town buoyant, and for a long time, larger and more prosperous than near neighbour, Bath.

With the dissolution of the monasteries uner Henry VIII, the land formerly owned by the church passed to the Thynne family who used it to expand the now famous Longleat Estate. There are numerous smaller farms in the area still who manage a mix of sheep and dairy herds, and we very often find ourselves in the area of Frome helping to minimise cattle lameness through:

For details of our services in the Frome region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Awre is an ancient place with a history going back before Saxon times. It has been listed in the Doomsday Book, and has character molded over the years by winds and tides of the River Severn. Once it boasted an important harbour and although all trace of this is lost now, salmon fishing is still carried out by local people.

Apart from the many attractions of Awre, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Awre area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Awre region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Staunton, "the place of the stones", was the ancient name given by the Anglo-Saxons. The village has stones of ancient origins and of mysterious forms, these are the Buck, Toad, Broad, Long and Queen Stone, all of which have origins dating back to the Bronze and Iron Ages. The Buckstone lies in Highmeadow Woods near the village. The huge rock on the summit of Buckstone Hill is said to have been used in Druid ceremonies, and actually used to rock before it was dislodged in 1885. This point is at 915 feet and one can view panoramic scenery such as views over the Forest of dean, Highmeadow Woods and the Black Mountains. The woods around Staunton are not actually part of the Royal Forest but are part of the Manor of Staunton.

Apart from the many attractions of Staunton, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Staunton area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Staunton region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Redbrook overlooks the River Wye and a riverside park created by the local community to mark the millennium. A little above the river is the 19th century Church of St Saviour. Redbrook was the northern terminus of the Wye Valley Railway. When it closed, its rails were taken up and sent to France during WWII.

Apart from the many attractions of Redbrook, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Redbrook area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Redbrook region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Abersychan is well known for these attractions: Within the historic county of Monmouthshire close to areas of outstanding natural beauty.

Apart from the many attractions of Abersychan, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Abersychan area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Abersychan region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Welsh Bicknor is an area of Herefordshire. It was historically a detached parish of the traditional county of Monmouthshire.

Apart from the many attractions of Welsh Bicknor, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Welsh Bicknor area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Welsh Bicknor region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Brecon is well known for these attractions: Cathedral Pen Y Fan Theatr Brecheiniog Jazz Festival Brecon Beacons Country Park.

Apart from the many attractions of Brecon, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Brecon area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Brecon region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Yeovil, located near the Somerset-Dorset border, is a thriving market town with a population of around 40,000. The name is derived from the river Yeo, which flows through the town, providing water for cattle from local dairy herds to be reflected in, inspiring artists and photographers for many years. However, where there is moisture, there is increased risk of hoof disease and lameness in cattle. To help prevent this, many farms in and around Yeovil rely on NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Yeovil region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Nestling at the foot of Porlock Hill at the western end of the Porlock Vale, Porlock lies between a shingle ridge, with extensive views over sixten counties. Just seven miles inland from Minehead, this is certainly challenging terrain. Cattle grazing on such land need to have solid, well cared for hooves so local farmers often call upon NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Porlock region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Littledean is one of the ancient villages of the Forest of Dean. Situated a mile east of the town of Cinderford, it contains many old buildings dating back to the 1600's, and some even earlier. Littledean Hall, no longer open to the public, is one of these ancient buildings, and it is reputed to be one of the most haunted houses in England, though this is stoutly denied by its current owner who is at pains to discourage the notion..

Apart from the many attractions of Llandogo, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Llandogo area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Llandogo region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Wells is the smallest city in England: a city purely because of the presence of its famous cathedral. In reality, this quiet Somerset backwater, at the foot of the Mendip Hills, close to the attractions of Wookey Hole and the Ebbor George Nature Reserve is more like a compact country town. The history goes back to Roman times and beyond, with many fascinating indications to changes of occupancy. Being a small town, with easy walking distances between any parts has made Wells a great attraction for tourists and history lovers. Its sometime turbulent past has left physical marks still visible to this day. Local cheese is very popular and there is a specialist cheese shop in the town. Of course, you can't have cheese without milk, so there are dairy herds managed in many surrouunding areas. To make sure that these herds have good hoof health and low incidence of cattle lameness, we are very often called upon by farmers around Wells for:

For details of our services in the Wells region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Warminster is a small market town with a wealth of 18th and 19th-century buildings in the historic town centre. The parish church of St Denys dates to the 14th century, but even older is the independent Chapel of St Lawrence, a unique chapelry administered by 12 Feoffees. Interestingly, this chapel is not supported by any church, nor does it belong to any diocese. The trustees are responsible for all upkeep and recently launched an appeal to raise some £40,000 for repairs. In 1575, the chapel was purchased for £38 6s 8d (£38.33 today). How things change!

Dairy farming is still an important economic factor in and around Warminster with large farms surrounding the town. With a high population of cattle here, our visits are always busy while providing local farmers with:

For details of our services in the Warminster region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

The earliest reference to the town of Wellington is to be found in a grant made at the very beginning of the 10th century, where it was called Weolingtun. In the Domesday Book, the name is Walintone and is administered by John the Usher for the Bishop of Wells. At this point, there were two mills and 17 cattle. Since then, the numbers of cattle have grown steadily to the point where dairy farming is a key factor in the local economy. To make sure of the best possible yield, herd managers around Wellington monitor lameness in their cattle and to help prevent this from becoming a problem, often call upon NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Wellington region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

In the 15th century Minehead was still a mainly agricultural area. However, the position of the settlement, on the north coast of Somerset, soon made it a very important fishing port, with herring being the staple local catch. This in turn led to development of the port as an important international trading harbour with ships full of livestock, cotton and wines. However, the advent of bigger ships that needed larger harbours set a downward trend in traffic to Minehead. The local textile industry went into decline and the seal was set on the town's fate as an international port when a great fire destroyed many of the buildings in 1791.

Luckily, at about that time, many doctors were beginning to prescribe stays by the sea to benefit health, so Minehead quickly became a popular resort with health seekers. With the wheel going full circle, there is a good deal of agriculture in the area aroud Minehead and a number of local dairy farmers have come to rely on NB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Minehead region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Ebbw Vale is well known for these attractions: Thc County Town and home to Bedwelly House and Park the Festival Owl Sanctuary and Bedwelly House and Park.

Apart from the many attractions of Ebbw Vale, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Ebbw Vale area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Ebbw region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Shirenewton is well known for these attractions: Charming village close to Chepstow Caldicott and Caerwent with historic castles museums and Roman remains.

Apart from the many attractions of Shirenewton, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Shirenewton area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Shirenewton region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Alvington : One of a series of small hamlets that grew up along the Roman military coast road that led from Newnham to Chepstow, Alvington was a manor by late Saxon times and in the Doomsday Book survey of 1086 it had in Lordship (i.e. under control of the Lord of the Manor) 2 ploughs; 12 villagers with 9 ploughs; they pay 20 looms of iron and 8 sesters of honey'. As with some other places in the Forest, Alvington was originally part of Herefordshire and it only became part of Gloucestershire in the 13th century when it was absorbed into the Bledisloe Hundred and made a separate parish.

Apart from the many attractions of Alvington, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Alvington area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

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The town of Clevedon is situated on the Bristol Channel Coast and was originally a hillside settlement. The moorland in and around Clevedon was heavily occupied in Roman times and much of their influence on the land can still be seen. Between the 14th and 19th centuries, Clevedon remained quite unchanged with the Manor House in the possession of the Elton family since the early 1700s and a few farms.

However, in the 19th century, the town became a very popular resort with a new pier, reputedly the first built on mathematical principles, so that it could withstand the battering of the 14metre tid in the area, giving great views of the Welsh coast. The first commercial production of penicillin was here in Clevedon and ingenuity shone, with among other things, the demonstration of the world's first float controlled carburettor.

These days a number of the original farms from the early days of the Manor House still survive and have been joined by newer farms to swell the head count of cattle in the area, giving us more opportunities to visit local farmers and provide:

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Usk is well known for these attractions: On the river that shares its name Usk is a very historic town with an unspoiled centre ancient bridge over the river and Roman remains. The town has a museum and is a great cultural centre that attracts visitors from all over the world.

Apart from the many attractions of Usk, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Usk area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

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Nestling in the rolling Somerset countryside, Bath offers a wide range of attractions for its millions of visitors each year. As Britain's oldest tourist destination, Bath can trace its history of leisure and pilgrim visitors over a thousand years. The springs were consdidered sacred to the Celtic goddess Sulis, long before the Romans got here and eauated Sulis to their own goddess, Minerva. Since then, the city has thrived on constant traffic of visitors, which in turn funded magnificent developments and buildings throughout the centuries, which in their own turn became attractions for yet more visitors. Sadly, Bath was quite heavily damaged during World War II, leading to the demolition of some of the fine terraces and cresents, leaving the way open to some ill-conceived modern developments through the 1960s and 1970s that became known as "The Sack of Bath".

Bath has a very active farming community and a well attended farmers market. Some local farms are owned locally while others are tenanted from the Duchy of Cornwall. The theme running through all agricultural matters here is one of differentiation through producing higher quality, stewardship of the land and first class livestock care, which is why we are often here to provide:

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Brockweir is a small but attractive village located alongside the River Wye, where there used to be a boat building industry. It is reported that vessels up to 90 tonnes could reach this point from the sea, where their cargoes were transferred to shallow barges and hauled up the river by teams of men.

Apart from the many attractions of Brockweir, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Brockweir area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

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A small but thriving village south of Cinderford, and the location of the excellent Dean Heritage Centre, and other attractions such as Soudley Ponds and the Blaize Bailey viewpoint.

Apart from the many attractions of Soudley, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Soudley area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

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Newport is well known for these attractions: The Cathedral Newport Castle Tredegar House and the RSPB Wetlands Reserve. Close to Caerleon and Caerwent Roman Fortress Towns.

Apart from the many attractions of Newport, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Newport area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

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Bridgwater stands on the River Parrett. The area has been known to have been settled for at least a thousand years. In the Domesday Book, it is described as an agricultural town with the name of Brugie. In that thousand years, fortunes of industries and trading as a commercial port have come and gone. Textile weaving was predominant here for many years, then, as the northern mills with cheap, plentiful labour took over the market, the town turned its attention to the making of bricks and tiles, which lasted well into the 20th century.

Throughout that time, agriculture has been central to the economy of the area, particularly livestock as can be demonstrated by the survival of the annual Bridgewater Fair, a livestock market, since its inception in 1249. These days, the fairground attractions have taken the focus of young visitors, but the fair is still very much about farming and livestock. With such a strong tradition of livestock management in the Bridgewater area, we often find ourselves here to provide:

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Abertillery is well known for these attractions: Mining Memorial Pwll Mawr (the Big Pit) National Owl Sanctuary Ironworks Museum.

Apart from the many attractions of Abertillery, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Abertillery area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

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It is believed that Watchet began with the arrival of St Decuman from what is now South Wales. Legend says that he arrived on a raft with only a cow as a companion. There must have been a bull already there as now watchet boasts a number of substantial herds of dairy cattle in the area. In common with most areas, one of the major concerns of the dairy farmers who manage those herds is lameness in cattle. Many of the farms in Watchet have come to rely on NJB Hoofcare for:

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Nailsea is in a beautiful rural location of North Somerset, about eight miles south west of Bristol. The pennant sandstone, which lies beneath the area, has been used since Roman times for building local houses, is usually a brownish colour, but there are some strata of coral pink, which can be seen in some local buildings to this day. The other great mineral wealth possessed by Nailsea was particularly high quality coal, mined here since the early 16th century. The quality of the coal made it ideal for smelting glass, so a healthy glass industry grew up in the area too. The last coal mine closed in 1882 due to competition from mines in the north of England and South Wales being able to distribute their product more efficiently through the burgeoning rail network. We always enjoy our visits to Nailsea when local farmers call us in for:

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Shirenewton is a small village, lying 5 miles (8 km) out of the town of Chepstow, Monmouthshire, UK. The village stands around 500 feet (154 m) above sea level, and has views of the Severn Estuary and the Bristol Channel.

Apart from the many attractions of Shirenewton, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Shirenewton area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Shirenewton region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

What is history and what is legend? There are plenty of both at Glastonbury. Ancient tradition tells tales of the Isle of Avalon, the place of the dead. Glastonbury has always been associated with this mythical place and it was certainly once a sacred burial ground, followed later by a druidical college. Avalon is often associated with the Arthurian legends, so Glastonbury has long been linked with King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Some legends even claim that the Holy Grail was buried here, so pagan and Christian beliefs go hand in hand.

Myth and fact have intertwined over the years to attract visitors here, either for the sacred nature of sites, the inspsirational buildings, or the natural beauty. Glastonbury Tor was once an uninhabited island, connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway, so getting there was difficult enough to make it a place of pilgrimage.

Since then the sea has retreated to leave the land open, green and pleasant. Agriculture is now much more advanced than in the days when the Benedictine Abbey dominated the town and all the livestock had to be cared for by the monks. These days, more modern schemes of cattle care are in place, with farmers around Glastonbury, wishing to minimise lameness in cattle, call on us for:

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Aberystwyth is well known for these attractions: Clilff Railway Vale of Rheidol Railway Castle and seat of the University of Wales.

Apart from the many attractions of Aberystwyth, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Aberystwyth area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

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English Bicknor is one of the ancient villages of the Forest of Dean, situated at the top of a hill overlooking the Wye Valley, and once the site of an ancient motte & bailey castle, the remnants of which can still be seen. Close to the village is Bicknor Court, an imposing house some 400 years old. Situated between Symond's Yat and Lower Lydbrook on high ground opposite its namesake Welsh Bicknor.

Apart from the many attractions of English Bicknor, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the English Bicknor area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the English Bicknor region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Bridgend is well known for these attractions: Great rugby tradition historic buildings and bridge that gave the town its name Pen-y-Bont.

Apart from the many attractions of Bridgend, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Bridgend area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Bridgend region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

The county town of Wiltshire, Trowbridge has a rich history in weaving and cloth making. In the Industrial Revolution Trowbridge was described as "The Manchester of the West", and many of the newly rich cloth merchants built fine houses near the town centre. Like so many towns in Wiltshire, Trowbridge originally had its roots in agriculture, with the wool and textile industry growing out of that ready availability of fleeces. For similar reasons, Trowbridge also had a healthy leather tanning industry for many years. Since the end of the 19th century, both those industries have declined in Trowbridge and are now gone completely.

However, agriculture is still flourishing in the area, with a number of sizeable dairy herds spread out to the south of the town. The number of cattle there certainly means that we are very busy when we visit Trowbridge to provide:

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Dunster is a picturesque village located on the fringes of Exmoor. Characterised by thatched cottages, a unique octagonal yarn market and the imposing Dunster Castle. Once a thriving trading port on the coast, Dunster was left high and dry when the sea retreated, cutting off their access to the coast. The textile industry kept the town prosperous for many years, with a special type of yarn, Dunster, being accredited to local spinners in a way that made it stronger and more durable than anything else at the time. With the sea receeding, there was more useful land available for agriculture too, and many of the farms still operational around Dunster can trace their history back to those times. It is always a joy to visit this area when local farmers call us in for:

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The high plateau of Exmoor is criss-crossed by numerous streams and slashed by a few deep river valleys. It rises up steeply from the gentler farmland to dramatic cliffs viewing the Somerset/Devon border and the Severn estuary from the highest point of some 1705 feet. Since 1954, Exmoor has been a National Park, some of which is owned by the National Trust, but much is still owned and operated as private farms. The whole area is scattered with tiny hamlets and historical sites, making it a very interesting visit for us when Exmoor farmers call us to provide:

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The village of Devauden is situated in the Wye Valley on the B4293. approximately four miles from Tintern Abbey, about six miles from Chepstow and ten miles from the town of Monmouth . Devauden is geograpically situated on the hills that divide the Wye and Usk valleys.

Apart from the many attractions of Devauden, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Devauden area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

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A lovely historic market town straddling the River Avon. Bradford boasts a medieval town bridge, a Saxon church, one of the most stunning medieval tithe barns in the country, and a 14th-century packhorse bridge. In addition, there are numerous medieval and Jacobean buildings, including the largely 15th-century parish church of Holy Trinity. The old shopping street called The Shambles still maintains its medieval layout.

It is now a great centre for narrow boats to gather on the canal and taking a trip in one of these leisurely vessels is a popular holiday and brings a great number of visitors to the town as a starting point.

The land covered by the Bradford Hundred lies on the boundary between the two classic Wiltshire agricultural environments: "chalk and cheese". The limestone uplands are the equivalent of the chalk land elsewhere in the county, being best suited to producing grain and sheep. In the margins between chalk and cheese, the steep valley sides of the Cotswolds have been used for growing fruit and for timber production. The "cheese", or the lowland clay-dominated valley was traditionally dairying country, as the soil was too heavy for arable farming. This is where we generally find ourselves when called upon by Bradford on Avon area farmers to provide:

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Llandogo is a very attractive village nestling between wooded hillside roughly halfway between Monmouth and Chepstow, just north of Tintern Abbey. This stretch of the river Wye is considered to be one of the loveliest river valleys in Britain. William Wordsworth, who visited this area on many occasions, wrote about 'the cottages on the hills' and the 'wreaths of smoke' sent up in silence from among the trees.

Apart from the many attractions of Littledean, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Littledean area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

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The name Weston-super-Mare is made up of Saxon words meaning the west tun or settlement, and the Latin words super, meaning above, and mare, meaning sea. It is a highly popular tourist destination with all that you would expect, such as broad, sandy beaches, attractions in the shape of museums and funfairs, and regular festivals like the spectacular carnival, the sand sculpture festival and the Royal Air Force Festival.

With the gently sloping land leading down to the sea, there is a wide range of agricultural activity surrounding Weston Super Mare too. A number of the farms have transformed themselves into tourist attractions, the best known of which is Noah's Ark. Even cattle and other cloven hoofed animals in these environments can benefit from regular prevention trimming, and some of the more unusual jobs we have been called to have been in the Weston Super Mare area. The dairy herd managers in the area still call on NJB Hoofcare for:

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Sellack is a scattered village and parish possessing much beautiful scenery, being on the borders of the river Wye in Herefordshire

Apart from the many attractions of Sellack, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Sellack area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Sellack region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Malmesbury is the oldest borough in England, a status granted by Alfred the Great in AD 880. Long before Alfred there was a 7th-century castle and monastery here on a hill overlooking the River Avon. The Saxon abbey became a famous centre of scholarship and learning. Aethelstan, the first King of All England defeated an army of Scots to claim that title and did so with the help of many men from Malmesbury. As a result, he granted the status Freeman of Malmesbury to a number of them, to be passed down from father to son or son in law. Along with the title, this band of just 280 members, sometimes called "the most exclusive club in the world", title to 600 hides of land south of the town was shared. A "hide" of land was the area considered adequate to support a family at the time. It is rougly equivalent to 30 modern acres. Much of that original 1800 acre gift is still farm land, although the connection between modern freemen and those who actually fought with Aethelstan may be less clear, the spirit is still there. It is fascinating to talk over this and other aspects of history with farmers when we visit Malmesbury to provide:

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Tintern is well known for these attractions: Site of Tintern Abbey still standing but wrecked in the Reformation. The village has a fascinating history in iron and steel works as well as having played its part in the Civil War. There is a brewery and a vineyard that both offer interesting and welcoming tours.

Apart from the many attractions of Tintern, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Tintern area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

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Apart from the many attractions of Fownhope, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Fownhope area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

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Monmouth is well known for these attractions: Monmouth Castle the Museum Shire Hall and the Kymin. Strong connections with Admiral Lord Nelson and the famous Chartist Trials of the 19th century were held at Shire Hall.

Apart from the many attractions of Monmouth, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Monmouth area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

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St Arvan is a parish on the high road from Chepstow to Monmouth and Raglan.

Apart from the many attractions of St Arvans, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the St Arvans area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

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Sedbury is well known for these attractions: Close to the ancient port of Chepstow with its castle museum and bridge that spans the border between England and Wales. Chepstow racecourse hosts many sporting and commercial events throughout the year.

Apart from the many attractions of Sedbury, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Sedbury area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

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Mountain Ash is well known for these attractions: The site of the abandoned hospital close to Tonypandy which has a number of prehistoric sites of interest as well as being the home of Tommy Farr the Tonypandy Terror whise boxing fame is legendary.

Apart from the many attractions of Mountain Ash, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Mountain Ash area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

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The charming country town of Ilminster is set in the beautiful countryside of South West Somerset. It lies just off the main London to Penzance. The name comes from Old English words "Yle" and "Minster", meaning The Church on the River Isle. In this case, the "Isle" refers to the river Isle rather than an island on the river. The area aroud Ilminster is criss-crossed with rivers and tributaries, making the land lush and verdant. There are some industrial areas in the town but agriculture is still a very important art of Ilminster life. With a cheese named after the town, reliable supplies of consistent quality milk is a must, so to care for their herds, many local farmers call on NJB Hoofcare for:

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Caerwent is well known for these attractions: Ancient Roman town with great views of the fortress remains. Close to Caldicott Castle and Chepstow.

Apart from the many attractions of Caerwent, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Caerwent area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

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Whitebrook is in the heart of the breathtaking Wye Valley in a hidden valley amongst the rolling countryside, It is a perfect base for exploring. This area of the Wye Valley has justifiably been designated an "area of outstanding natural beauty", with rugged limestone outcrops and gentle pastures offering the delights of the Wye Valley Walk and Offa's Dyke path.

Apart from the many attractions of Whitebrook, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Whitebrook area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

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Raglan is well known for these attractions: Historic Castle enmeshed in the history of Owain Glyndwr charming village with great hotels pubs restaurants and historic church.

Apart from the many attractions of Raglan, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Raglan area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

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Everyone has heard of Cheddar, if only because of the cheese. Although, having given the name to the process of "Cheddaring", the town has been unable to protect its naming rights of the product in the way that other famous cheese regions such as Wensleydale, Stilton and Camambert have. However, the proud tradition of making the best Cheddar Cheese is still strong in the town. Things have been done in pretty much the same way since the 12th century, and the Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company is now a very famous and popular tourist visit, with samples of the product being taken home to all corners of the world.

With the best will in the world, you can't make the best cheese without the best milk, and you can't get the best milk reliably without a healthy herd. It is the great care of every aspect, including lameness in cattle that means we are often relied upon by famers around Cheddar to provide:

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Although it is not mentioned in the Domesday Book, there has been a settlement in Crewkerne since before the Norman Conquest. There are several interesting historical buildings, notably the 15th century church, which dominates the town, and alms houses from the 17th and 18th centuries. The area had great prosperity at one time from flax weaving and sail making. The sales for Nelson's flagship, Victory were made here, along with many others. Crewkerne is now a well appointed modern town, surrounded by farmland, where dairy herd managers often call on us for:

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Caerleon is well known for these attractions: Roman remains and National Roman Museum Caerleaon Castle and St Cadoc’s Church

Apart from the many attractions of Caerleon, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Caerleon area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

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Chard is the highest town in Somerset, at 500 feet above sea level, and the most southerly, lying very close to the Devon border. A hill fort lies to the south of the town, which was described in the Domesday Book as "Ceidre", meaning The Royal Town of Cerdic. Cerdic was the 5th Century Celt who founded the Kingdom of Wessex. Many believe that Cerdic was the character upon whom King Arthur was based, thus making Chard the original Camelot. Since then Chard has experienced changes of fortune, such as almost completely burning down, to be rebuilt in the 16th century. At that time, the town like many others in Somerset was prospering from the textile industry, which was helped by being on the main London to Exeter route, facilitating trade both within England and in countries reached by sea.

Unusually, Chard is home to the Gillingham Collection, a museum display of artificial limbs. Most of our visits to Chard are in order to help keep the limbs of cattle in good condition when local farmers call on us for:

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Lydbrook is a large village situated on the western edge of the Forest of Dean and adjacent to the Wye Valley. Many of the village houses are high on the valley hillsides. The Lydbrook valley was once the site of a thriving tinplate works, opened in 1871 and closed in 1925. The village also housed the large cable works factory built in 1912 by H. W. Smith & Co. The works supplied a vast quantity of field telephone cable during the First World War. The old railway, built in 1872 ran high along the hillside, and then crossed the valley on a huge viaduct on 90ft high stone piers. The viaduct was finally demolished in 1969. Without the heavy industry, the village is now a tranquil backwater. Lydbrook became established thanks to its deep valley, running down to the Wye from the central Forest. It offered a source of power (running water), close proximity to materials such as wood, stone and iron ore and also good communications and transport via the Wye. A mill existed at Lydbrook ViaductLydbrook as early as 1282 by the late 15th century, there were three forges, a lime kiln a tinplate works and a wire-works. It became the principle coal port on the Wye from which Forest coal was shipped to Ross and Hereford. Despite the fact that for most of its history Lydbrook has been a hive of industrial activity, surprisingly little of this remains to be seen. The Forge Hammer Inn (currently closed) recalls the village's past along with a row of former dockworkers cottages at the foot of the valley near the river. There is a group of lime kilns in the lane above the Royal Spring Inn and the King's Howarth Furnace, albeit in greatly changed form also remains. Most notable however are the abutments of the Severn & Wye Railway Viaduct, which was built in 1872 to carry a branch railway line from Cinderford, a major feat of 19th century engineering

Apart from the many attractions of Lydbrook, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Lydbrook area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Lydbrook region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Chepstow is well known for these attractions: Ancient port on the conjunction of the Rivers Wye and Severn. Fascinating castle and ancient bridge spanning Wales and England.

Apart from the many attractions of Chepstow, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Chepstow area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Chepstow region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Lacock is a village untouched by time, the site of historic Lacock Abbey, which was used in the popular Harry Potter films. The entire village of Lacock is owned by the National Trust so that it can be preserved as a time-capsule of traditional England. You will find no satellite dishes here, nor any other signs of encroaching 'civilisation'. Lacock is a picture-postcard version of an idyllic English village centuries ago. At one end of the village is Lacock Abbey, home of Henry Fox-Talbot, photographic pioneer. A small museum just outside the Abbey gates tells the story of Talbot's discoveries.

During World War II, Lacock was an important contributor to the agricultural war effort, with farms being urged to grow extra wheat and potatoes particularly. With nearby barracks at Corsham and Hudswell, on occasions, off duty service men and women would be found helping out on the farms, which must have made for an interesting mix of characters, thrown together in a common cause.

The war has long gone now, thank goodness, but the need for farmers to exercise care and vigilance is as great as ever. We are no longer looking for paratroopers lurking in trees, but watching hawk-like for signs of cattle lameness, so we often find ourselves visiting Lacock and the surrounding area to provide:

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Blackwood is well known for these attractions: Home of the famous Chartist leaders tried at Monmouth in the year of Queen Victoria’s wedding. Plans were hatched in the Coach and Horses still there to this day.

Apart from the many attractions of Blackwood, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Blackwood area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Blackwood region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Abercraf is well known for these attractions: Waterfalls caves and close by the National Red Kite Centre.

Apart from the many attractions of Abercraf, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Abercraf area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Abercraf region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Blakeney is a small, thriving village on the eastern edge of the Forest of Dean, on the main A48 road between Gloucester and Chepstow. It was at a house called Hawfield that Thomas Stenhold was born. He was Groom of the Robes to Henry VIII and his son, but is renowned (along with John Hopkins of Awre) for publishing the first metrical version of the Psalms. The house where he was born still exists in the village. Thomas Sternhold died in 1549.

Apart from the many attractions of Blakeney, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Blakeney area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Blakeney region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Three miles to the south-west of Newent lies May Hill (National Trust Land). The hill rises to over 900 feet. The conifers on top of the hill were planted to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. The magnificent view from the top of May Hill stretches over Gloucestershire and extends to Bristol, on a clear day. May Hill itself can be clearly seen from over 45 miles from the north, and from Dundry 50 miles to the south, easily identifiable by the clump of trees on it's summit.

Apart from the many attractions of May Hill, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the May Hill area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the May Hill region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Blaenau Ffestiniog is well known for these attractions: Llechwedd Slate Caverns Ffestiniog Railway Snowdonia and Manod Mawr Mountain.

Apart from the many attractions of Blaenau Ffestiniog, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Blaenau Ffestiniog area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Blaenau region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Aberdare is well known for these attractions: Country park fabulous indoor market and Aberdare Park home of historic motorcycle road races.

Apart from the many attractions of Aberdare, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Aberdare area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Aberdare region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Although the county of Gwent was disbanded in 1996, it remains one of the preserved counties of Wales and the name is still used by emergency services, e.g. Gwent Police and Gwent Ambulance Service. It also lives on in the name of the Royal Gwent Hospital, Coleg Gwent and other public places.

Apart from the many attractions of Gwent preserved county of South Wales, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Gwent preserved county of South Wales area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the gwent region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Woolhope, a village in HerefordshireWoolhope is a village in Herefordshire, England, about 7 miles east of Hereford, a sleepy little village hidden away in the folds of the Marcle Hills.

Apart from the many attractions of Woolhope, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Woolhope area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Woolhope region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Shepton Mallet is an ideal centre from which to visit the many tourist attractions of this area, including other fascinating towns such as Bath, Bristol and Weston Super Mare. It is also home to the County Showground where cattle are often paraded in front of judges at the Mid-Somerset Show and the Royal Bath and Wells Show. The importance of agriculture to the area is demonstrated by the name; Shepton meaning sheep pen, Mallet indicating that the land was donated by the Mallet family. The area still holds large numbers of sheep, as well as a good number of herds of dairy cattle. NJB Hoofcare is a frequent visitor to Shepton Mallet to provide local farmers with:

For details of our services in the Shepton Mallet region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Apart from the many attractions of Westbury on Severn, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Westbury on Severn area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Westbury on Severn region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

The village of Kempley can be found in the North Forest of Dean district, and is surrounded by un spoilt countryside. Kempley has two churches, St. Mary's dates back to Norman times and because of the great historic value of the 12th century frescoes inside it is now managed by English Heritage, and the Courtauld Institute have recently taken on the task of preserving these relics. St. Edward's Church dates back to 1903 and was designed by Randall Wells during the Arts and Crafts movement. John Betjamin described St. Edward's as "a miniature cathedral of the Arts and Crafts Movement".

Apart from the many attractions of Kempley, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Kempley area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Kempley region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Cwmbran is well known for these attractions: A modern town surrounded by countryside and history the boating lake community farm and Congress Theatre.

Apart from the many attractions of Cwmbran, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Cwmbran area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Cwmbran region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Magor is well known for these attractions: Historic Village clost to Chepstow and Caldicot. The word Magor means a wall possibly referring to its proximity to the east being the place that was first to repel invaders.

Apart from the many attractions of Magor, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Magor area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Magor region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Mordiford is pure English countryside at its very best. It lies a few miles south of the cathedral city of Hereford and about a 30 minute journey north from Ross-on-Wye, which takes you through some of the lushest scenery in the Wye valley.

Apart from the many attractions of Mordiford, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Mordiford area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Mordiford region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Lying to the ENE of Yeovil, Wiveliscombe is on the edge of the Brendon Hills that reach all the way to the coast at Minehead, Porlock and Watchett. The town has a farmers market and a number of sizeable dairy farms in surrounding areas. With rain running down from the hills, the land here can tend to high moisture levels, so local cattle farms frequently call on NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Wiveliscombe region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Cardiff is well known for these attractions: The capital of Wales and historic city. Cardiff Castle Cardiff Bay St Fagans Museum and the Principality Stadium.

Apart from the many attractions of Cardiff, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Cardiff area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Cardiff region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Abergavenny is well known for these attractions: Sugar Loaf Mountain The Skirrid White Castle and gliding centre.

Apart from the many attractions of Abergavenny, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Abergavenny area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Abergavenny region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Somerton is said to have given its name to the county of Somerset. It was certainly one of the main residences of the Saxon kings who built a castle here. The town was razed by Vikings in 877, but was soon rebuilt and became the largest and best defended in the area. Somerton was the stronghold of King Alfred the Great, and has had many connections with royalty throughout the ages. It is listed in the Domesday Book as the property of William the Conqueror and was the first manor to be listed in the survey of Somerset. At this time it was recorded as having fisheries and 500 sheep. Since then, the number of sheep in surrounding farms has grown greatly, as has the number of dairy cattle. Soerton is a beautiful town with easy access, so it is always a pleasure to come here when local dairy farmers call on us for:

For details of our services in the Somerton region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Blaenavon is well known for these attractions: World Heritage Site Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway Six Bells Mining Heritage Centre Big Pit (Pwll Mawr) Mining Museum Blaenavon Ironworks.

Apart from the many attractions of Blaenavon, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Blaenavon area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Blaenavon region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Penderyn is well known for these attractions: Home of the Penderyn Whisky distillery close to Hirwaun and the Brecons. Ancient market village and agricultural centre.

Apart from the many attractions of Penderyn, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Penderyn area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Penderyn region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970

Brockhampton is 'Brook settlement'. In Domesday it was Caplefore and marked as Brochamtona in the annotated Herefordshire Domesday of 1160-70. In Domesday Caplefore was a manor of the Church of Hereford. There were five English hides which paid tax and three Welsh hides which paid six shillings a year to the canons of the cathedral. In the five English hides there was one plough in lordship. There were eight villagers with seven ploughs and three acres of meadow.

Apart from the many attractions of Brockhampton, there is a flourishing agricultural economy in the surrounding areas. Beef and dairy cattle are kept on farms of all sizes, from small family units with just a few head, to larger commercialised dairy herds.

Whatever the size of your herd, the risk of cattle lameness affecting their yield and well being is the same. That is why many farmers in the Brockhampton area call in NJB Hoofcare for:

For details of our services in the Brockhampton region, click in the header of any page, or call:07834 622970